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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Rajim | ||
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| other_name | | other_name = Prayag of Chhattisgarh | ||
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| population_demonym | | founder = Raja Ratnadeva | ||
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'''Rajim''' is a town in [[Gariaband district]], [[Chhattisgarh]], [[India]]. | '''Rajim''' is a town which is proposed to be in [[Raipur district]] but officially in [[Gariaband district]], [[Chhattisgarh]], [[India]]. Rajim is named after Rajiv Lochan Mandir which is the main Hindu pilgrimage temple of Rajim dedicated to Vishnu. There is also the ancient Kuleshwar Mahadev Mandir dedicated to Shiva at the Triveni Sangam. The town hosts the Triveni Sangam of Mahanadi, Pairi (physically) and Sondor (virtually). Being of such importance, Rajim is also called the ''Prayag of Chhattisgarh''. It was also the centre of work of freedom fighter and social reformer Pt. Sundarlal Sharma. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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==Location== | ==Location== | ||
Rajim is 45 km from [[Raipur]]. To reach there, one needs to take [[National Highway | Rajim is 45 km from [[Raipur]]. To reach there, one needs to take [[National Highway 30 (India)|National Highway 30]] to [[Abhanpur]]; from there a left turn leads to a narrow but motorable road to Rajim. Other. Nearby important city is [[Mahasamund]] which is only 25 km far on the junction of [[National Highway 6 (India)|National Highway 6]] and [[National Highway 353 (India)|National Highway 353]] and which has an important railway station in Raipur–Vizianagarm Railway line. The nearest airport is [[Raipur Airport]] and the nearest railway station is Gobra Nawapara (Rajim) railway station which is in narrow-gauge line. New Raipur railway station is under construction so the nearest railhead is {{stnlnk|Raipur Junction}}. | ||
==Tourism== | ==Tourism== | ||
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===Rajiv Lochan Vishnu Mandir=== | ===Rajiv Lochan Vishnu Mandir=== | ||
The Rajiv Lochan Vishnu Mandir is an ancient [[Vishnu]] temple located at Rajim. A 7th century CE inscription recording the construction of the temple, and dated to the reign of the king Vilasatunga, has been found here. Vilasatunga probably belonged to a branch of the [[Nala dynasty]].<ref>{{cite book |author=Snigdha Tripathy |title=Inscriptions of Orissa |volume=I - Circa 5th-8th centuries A.D |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XUiYu3XByNgC&pg=PR3 |year=1997 |publisher=[[Indian Council of Historical Research]] and [[Motilal Banarsidass]] |isbn=978-81-208-1077-8 |pages=165–167 }}</ref> | The [[Rajiv Lochan Temple|Rajiv Lochan Vishnu Mandir]] is an ancient [[Vishnu]] temple located at Rajim. A 7th century CE inscription recording the construction of the temple, and dated to the reign of the king Vilasatunga, has been found here. Vilasatunga probably belonged to a branch of the [[Nala dynasty]].<ref>{{cite book |author=Snigdha Tripathy |title=Inscriptions of Orissa |volume=I - Circa 5th-8th centuries A.D |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XUiYu3XByNgC&pg=PR3 |year=1997 |publisher=[[Indian Council of Historical Research]] and [[Motilal Banarsidass]] |isbn=978-81-208-1077-8 |pages=165–167 }}</ref> | ||
This temple is a notable example of Panchayana Shaili | This temple is a notable example of the work of architect Panchayana Shaili.<ref>http://raipur.gov.in/tourism.htm#Bk6 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090214162318/http://raipur.gov.in/tourism.htm#Bk6 |date=14 February 2009 }} Raipur district tourism</ref> The temple structure is supported by twelve towered columns embroidered with stone carvings, which bear the faces of the various gods of the Hindu mythology. The temple is an important religious construct visited by devotees from all over the globe who arrive to offer their prayers to the Lord Vishnu. The statue of Lord [[Buddha]] in the meditative position under the Bodhi tree carved out of black stone is also popular in the city.<ref name=HR1>{{Cite web |url=http://helloraipur.poorabtimes.com/chhattisgarh/raipur/features/Chhattisgarh%20Tourism/index.php?pid=90&category=chhattisgarh |title=Archived copy |access-date=18 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428041647/http://helloraipur.poorabtimes.com/chhattisgarh/raipur/features/Chhattisgarh%20Tourism/index.php?pid=90&category=chhattisgarh |archive-date=28 April 2016 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> | ||
====Subsidiary | ====Subsidiary temples==== | ||
Other temples dedicated to the various incarnations of Lord Vishnu like the ''Vamana'' and the ''Narasimha'' are in close proximity of the Rajiv Lochan Mandir.<ref name=HR1/> | Other temples dedicated to the various incarnations of Lord Vishnu like the ''Vamana'' and the ''Narasimha'' are in close proximity of the Rajiv Lochan Mandir.<ref name=HR1/> | ||
===Kuleshwar Mahadeva Mandir=== | ===Kuleshwar Mahadeva Mandir=== | ||
The | The Kuleshwar Mahadeva Mandir stands in glory in the city even in itate.<ref name=HR1/> | ||
===Ghatoria Mahakali Mandir=== | ===Ghatoria Mahakali Mandir=== | ||
The | The Ghatoria Mahakali Mandir is another temple on the banks of [[Mahanadi]] river.<ref name=HR1/> | ||
===Bhagvan Parashvanath temple=== | |||
This temple was constructed in recent years, when people found a 2000 year old statue of Parshavanatha Bhagwan. | |||
==Festivals== | ==Festivals== | ||
[[Rajim Kumbh]] is celebrated every year during mid- | [[Rajim Kumbh]] is celebrated every year during mid-February to March spread over a span of 15 days. Rajim Kumbh attracts thousands of naga sadhus, saints, mahatmas, rishis, munis and Margdarshak gurus from across India and beyond. The Rajim Kumbh is arranged at the confluence of three rivers in Rajim also known as Triveni Sangam. Within the same festival, an event Rajim Lochan Mahotsav is held between 16 February and 1 March. The various music and dance performances conducted in the fair display the rich culture of Rajim. | ||
==Notable people== | |||
*[[Maharishi Mahesh Yogi]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [ | * [https://explore-chhattisgarh.blogspot.com/search/label/%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AE Rajim Tour] | ||
* [http://www.india9.com/i9show/Rajim-47385.htm About Rajim] | * [http://www.india9.com/i9show/Rajim-47385.htm About Rajim] | ||
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Raipur district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Raipur district]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:02, 15 August 2025
Rajim
Prayag of Chhattisgarh | |
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town | |
 From top to bottom: Laxman Jhula; Mahanadi River; Rajim Kumbh; Rajiv Lochan Vishnu Temple | |
  Rajim Location in Chhattisgarh, India  Rajim Rajim (India) | |
| Coordinates: 20°57′54″N 81°52′54″E / 20.96500°N 81.88167°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Chhattisgarh |
| District | Raipur (proposed) Gariaband (official) |
| Founded by | Raja Ratnadeva |
| Named for | Rajiv Lochan Mandir |
| Elevation | 281 m (922 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 14,090 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Chhattisgarhi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | CG |
| Nearest city | Mahasamund 25 km Raipur 50 km |
Rajim is a town which is proposed to be in Raipur district but officially in Gariaband district, Chhattisgarh, India. Rajim is named after Rajiv Lochan Mandir which is the main Hindu pilgrimage temple of Rajim dedicated to Vishnu. There is also the ancient Kuleshwar Mahadev Mandir dedicated to Shiva at the Triveni Sangam. The town hosts the Triveni Sangam of Mahanadi, Pairi (physically) and Sondor (virtually). Being of such importance, Rajim is also called the Prayag of Chhattisgarh. It was also the centre of work of freedom fighter and social reformer Pt. Sundarlal Sharma.
Geography[edit | edit source]
It is located at an elevation of 281 m above MSL.
Location[edit | edit source]
Rajim is 45 km from Raipur. To reach there, one needs to take National Highway 30 to Abhanpur; from there a left turn leads to a narrow but motorable road to Rajim. Other. Nearby important city is Mahasamund which is only 25 km far on the junction of National Highway 6 and National Highway 353 and which has an important railway station in Raipur–Vizianagarm Railway line. The nearest airport is Raipur Airport and the nearest railway station is Gobra Nawapara (Rajim) railway station which is in narrow-gauge line. New Raipur railway station is under construction so the nearest railhead is Raipur Junction.
Tourism[edit | edit source]
The holy confluence of three rivers Mahanadi (Chitrotpala), Pairi and Sondur, called Triveni Sangam is at Rajim. Rajim is also known as the "Prayag of the Chhattisgarh".[1]
Temples[edit | edit source]
Rajim is famous for its rich cultural heritage and ancient temples.[citation needed]
Rajiv Lochan Vishnu Mandir[edit | edit source]
The Rajiv Lochan Vishnu Mandir is an ancient Vishnu temple located at Rajim. A 7th century CE inscription recording the construction of the temple, and dated to the reign of the king Vilasatunga, has been found here. Vilasatunga probably belonged to a branch of the Nala dynasty.[2]
This temple is a notable example of the work of architect Panchayana Shaili.[3] The temple structure is supported by twelve towered columns embroidered with stone carvings, which bear the faces of the various gods of the Hindu mythology. The temple is an important religious construct visited by devotees from all over the globe who arrive to offer their prayers to the Lord Vishnu. The statue of Lord Buddha in the meditative position under the Bodhi tree carved out of black stone is also popular in the city.[4]
Subsidiary temples[edit | edit source]
Other temples dedicated to the various incarnations of Lord Vishnu like the Vamana and the Narasimha are in close proximity of the Rajiv Lochan Mandir.[4]
Kuleshwar Mahadeva Mandir[edit | edit source]
The Kuleshwar Mahadeva Mandir stands in glory in the city even in itate.[4]
Ghatoria Mahakali Mandir[edit | edit source]
The Ghatoria Mahakali Mandir is another temple on the banks of Mahanadi river.[4]
Bhagvan Parashvanath temple[edit | edit source]
This temple was constructed in recent years, when people found a 2000 year old statue of Parshavanatha Bhagwan.
Festivals[edit | edit source]
Rajim Kumbh is celebrated every year during mid-February to March spread over a span of 15 days. Rajim Kumbh attracts thousands of naga sadhus, saints, mahatmas, rishis, munis and Margdarshak gurus from across India and beyond. The Rajim Kumbh is arranged at the confluence of three rivers in Rajim also known as Triveni Sangam. Within the same festival, an event Rajim Lochan Mahotsav is held between 16 February and 1 March. The various music and dance performances conducted in the fair display the rich culture of Rajim.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ http://www.chhattisgarh.com/raipur/travels/raipurtravels.htm Prayag of Chhattisgarh
- ↑ Snigdha Tripathy (1997). Inscriptions of Orissa. Vol. I - Circa 5th-8th centuries A.D. Indian Council of Historical Research and Motilal Banarsidass. pp. 165–167. ISBN 978-81-208-1077-8.
- ↑ http://raipur.gov.in/tourism.htm#Bk6 Archived 14 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine Raipur district tourism
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 28 April 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
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External links[edit | edit source]
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